

VM Bebot alerts health authorities on reported leptospirosis cases
Alarmed by reported leptospirosis cases, Vice Mayor Bebot Rodriguez urged the immediate coordination with the Department of Health (DOH) and City Health Office (CHO) to prevent further infections and protect public safety. This, after Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the committee on health, reported that 10 individuals allegedly died of leptospirosis last week according to the information forwarded to the Office of the Vice Mayor. In her rejoinder, VM Bebot shared that
The Gavel
Jan 21


Gaane urges parents to immunize children vs measles-rubella
City Councilor Paolo Nicolo Gaane is calling on parents to ensure their children are immunized against measles-rubella as part of the city’s public health initiative. The city government through the City Health Office will conduct a city-wide Measles-Rubella Supplemental Immunization Activity (MR-SIA), which will run from January 19 to February 13, for children ages six months to four years and 11 months old. The Measles-Rubella vaccine is an essential tool in preventing
The Gavel
Jan 20


Gaane graces World AIDS Day commemoration
CITY COUNCILOR Paolo Nicolo Gaane, chair of the City Council committee on health, nutrition, health insurance, joined the celebration of World AIDS Day 2025 held at SM Downtown Premier last Friday, December 5, 2025. In his message, Gaane announced the completion of the draft ordinance aligning local policy with R.A. 11166 or the Philippine HIV/AIDS policy act. Councilor Gaane emphasized the importance of community engagement and the need for comprehensive health services. “Th
The Gavel
Dec 11, 2025
